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Rob CanningMurray State students protesting the victory of President-Elect Donald Trump say they want to make sure minority groups aren’t pushed aside or out of sight. A few dozen students congregated outside Waterfield Library Wednesday morning with signs reading ‘We Deserve to Feel Safe,’ ‘Black Lives Matter’ and ‘You Can’t Vote Out My Rights.’ MSU Students Voice Post-Election Resistance to Anti-LGBT and Immigration Rhetorichttp://wkms.org/post/msu-students-voice-post-election-resistance-anti-lgbt-and-immigration-rhetoric
70560 as http://wkms.orgWed, 09 Nov 2016 20:32:08 +0000MSU Students Voice Post-Election Resistance to Anti-LGBT and Immigration RhetoricThe Associated PressA county clerk in Kentucky who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples last year is asking a federal judge not to make her pay legal fees for the couples who sued her. Kim Davis Disputes Paying Legal Fees for Couples Who Sued Herhttp://wkms.org/post/kim-davis-disputes-paying-legal-fees-couples-who-sued-her
70275 as http://wkms.orgWed, 02 Nov 2016 22:06:18 +0000Kim Davis Disputes Paying Legal Fees for Couples Who Sued HerMatt MarkgrafMore than two dozen western Kentucky law enforcement and public safety personnel received training this week at Murray State University to improve relations when interacting with the LGBT community. Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Sergeant Brett Parson, who led the workshop, said the discussion parallels with issues surrounding race and use of force. [Audio] D.C. Officer Visits Murray State to Discuss Ways to Improve LGBT Relationshttp://wkms.org/post/audio-dc-officer-visits-murray-state-discuss-ways-improve-lgbt-relations
70004 as http://wkms.orgTue, 25 Oct 2016 21:56:26 +0000[Audio] D.C. Officer Visits Murray State to Discuss Ways to Improve LGBT RelationsKevin WillisWestern Kentucky University is hosting training sessions for faculty, staff and students who are interested in reaching out to members of the LGBT community. WKU to Hold Safe Zone Sessions on Gender Identityhttp://wkms.org/post/wku-hold-safe-zone-sessions-gender-identity
69506 as http://wkms.orgMon, 10 Oct 2016 11:52:42 +0000WKU to Hold Safe Zone Sessions on Gender IdentityTaylor Inman Western Kentucky residents are seeking solutions to issues of violence in the community. The Kentucky Council of Churches organized a forum this week in an effort to get a diverse group of people in the same room for a difficult conversation. The Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida has caused a ripple effect felt even in rural western Kentucky. While violence may not be the first topic that comes to mind for an event titled “Conversation and Dessert,” Kentucky Council of Churches Executive Director Peggy C. Hinds said it was that incident that helped her culminate the idea for community discussion. "Just the sense of feeling like, okay; it's time to not just sit back and wish we could do something, but to actually do something." Hinds said. Breakout groups discussed racial violence, sexual violence and child abuse among other issues that could affect people on a local level. Angie Millis of Murray was at a table discussing how she feels when she sees violent speech againstWestern Kentucky Residents Discuss Commitment to Resolve Issues of Violencehttp://wkms.org/post/western-kentucky-residents-discuss-commitment-resolve-issues-violence
68601 as http://wkms.orgThu, 15 Sep 2016 03:31:08 +0000Western Kentucky Residents Discuss Commitment to Resolve Issues of ViolenceJohn NullPaducah’s Maiden Alley Cinema is hosting an all-lesbian film festival this weekend which is advertised as the only festival of its kind in the country. Inaugural 'Cinema Systers' All-Lesbian Film Festival This Weekend in Paducahhttp://wkms.org/post/inaugural-cinema-systers-all-lesbian-film-festival-weekend-paducah
68264 as http://wkms.orgThu, 08 Sep 2016 19:16:25 +0000Inaugural 'Cinema Systers' All-Lesbian Film Festival This Weekend in PaducahStu Johnson (KPR)The executive director of Morehead Pride says he was particularly pleased at the number of young people who attended the town’s first festival to celebrate the LGBT community. David Moore says there were activities all day long, some put on by other organizations. Morehead Pride Leader Pleased with Inaugural Festivalhttp://wkms.org/post/morehead-pride-leader-pleased-inaugural-festival
67769 as http://wkms.orgMon, 29 Aug 2016 21:22:03 +0000Morehead Pride Leader Pleased with Inaugural FestivalRyland BartonLexington Mayor and U.S. Senate candidate Jim Gray says the Kentucky Farm Bureau should change its policies that oppose same-sex marriage and other LGBTQ issues. Gray: Kentucky Farm Bureau Should ‘Adapt To The Times’ On Gay Marriagehttp://wkms.org/post/gray-kentucky-farm-bureau-should-adapt-times-gay-marriage
67558 as http://wkms.orgThu, 25 Aug 2016 18:27:28 +0000Gray: Kentucky Farm Bureau Should ‘Adapt To The Times’ On Gay MarriageThe Associated Press Kentucky and four other states are again suing the Obama administration over its efforts to strengthen discrimination protections for transgender people. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in a North Texas federal court seeks to block parts of a nondiscrimination mandate of President Barack Obama's healthcare law. Kentucky Among States Filing Another Lawsuit Over Obama Transgender Rules http://wkms.org/post/kentucky-among-states-filing-another-lawsuit-over-obama-transgender-rules
67457 as http://wkms.orgTue, 23 Aug 2016 22:20:30 +0000Kentucky Among States Filing Another Lawsuit Over Obama Transgender Rules Ryland BartonGov. Matt Bevin is praising a federal judge’s preliminary injunction that blocks a federal rule requiring public schools to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choosing. Bevin Applauds Judge’s Order To Block Transgender Bathroom Policyhttp://wkms.org/post/bevin-applauds-judge-s-order-block-transgender-bathroom-policy
67397 as http://wkms.orgMon, 22 Aug 2016 22:05:35 +0000Bevin Applauds Judge’s Order To Block Transgender Bathroom PolicyThe Associated Press The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee has settled a federal lawsuit sparked by a student's t-shirt in support of gay rights. ACLU Settles Tenn. Lawsuit Over 'Some People Are Gay' Shirthttp://wkms.org/post/aclu-settles-tenn-lawsuit-over-some-people-are-gay-shirt
67195 as http://wkms.orgThu, 18 Aug 2016 18:53:18 +0000ACLU Settles Tenn. Lawsuit Over 'Some People Are Gay' ShirtJohn HingsbergenThousands turned out in downtown Lexington over the weekend for Pride 2016. Organizers of the LGBT-focused event were predicting crowds larger than last year’s total of about 25,000. Lexington Pride 2016 Features Prayers, Fun & Billy Gilmanhttp://wkms.org/post/lexington-pride-2016-features-prayers-fun-billy-gilman
64336 as http://wkms.orgMon, 27 Jun 2016 20:29:32 +0000Lexington Pride 2016 Features Prayers, Fun editorBrynn Wimsatt woke up last Sunday saddened but not surprised.The mass shooting that left 49 people dead in a gay nightclub in Orlando hit close to home for the 34-year-old. But Wimsatt said with certain things going on in the world, it was only a matter of time.Its sad, she said. It hurt my feelings, and it hurts my heart to know that people can have that much hate. Jacob Ryan | wfpl.org Brynn Wimsatt (right) with her wife, Ieisha Wimsatt.Less than a week after the attack, Wimsatt stood in a crowd of thousands in downtown Louisville, many of whom felt very much like her.The mass shooting in Orlando is considered the worst in U.S. history. And while some expected it to dampen Louisvilles Pride parade, it certainly didnt wash away the crowds celebratory spirit.Thousands marched on Main Street in downtown Louisville for the parade. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and his staff, as well as other top city administrators, joined Metro Council members, Police Chief Steve Conrad and CongressmanThousands March For Pride In Louisvillehttp://wkms.org/post/thousands-march-pride-louisville
63903 as http://wkms.orgSun, 19 Jun 2016 16:30:22 +0000Thousands March For Pride In LouisvilleRyland BartonLesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocates say heated political rhetoric and policies dealing with sexual orientation in recent years are partly to blame for violence like the Orlando shootings at an LGBT night club. Does Political Rhetoric Fuel Anti-LGBT Discrimination?http://wkms.org/post/does-political-rhetoric-fuel-anti-lgbt-discrimination
63695 as http://wkms.orgWed, 15 Jun 2016 16:41:15 +0000Does Political Rhetoric Fuel Anti-LGBT Discrimination?Chas SiskHear the radio version of this story.Update June 14, 2016A West Tennessee lawmaker is giving away not one — but two — military-style rifles in the wake of this weekend's shooting at a nightclub in Orlando.State Rep. Andy Holt says he's trying to make a point that guns aren't to blame for the violence.Tennessee Lawmaker Says He'll Give Away Not One — But Two — AR-15 Rifles After Orlando Shootinghttp://wkms.org/post/tennessee-lawmaker-says-hell-give-away-not-one-two-ar-15-rifles-after-orlando-shooting
63671 as http://wkms.orgTue, 14 Jun 2016 21:39:07 +0000Tennessee Lawmaker Says He'll Give Away Not One — But Two — AR-15 Rifles After Orlando ShootingMatt Markgraf Community members in Murray and Paducah held candlelight vigils last night remembering the victims of the shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando over the weekend, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. [Slideshow] Murray & Paducah Vigils for Orlando Victims Bring Together Diverse Communitieshttp://wkms.org/post/slideshow-murray-paducah-vigils-orlando-victims-bring-together-diverse-communities
63633 as http://wkms.orgTue, 14 Jun 2016 06:28:50 +0000[Slideshow] Murray Rob Canning The leader of a gay rights group in Kentucky has asked officials to consider providing more security at places that cater to the gay community after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Kentucky Gay Rights Group Seeks Additional Security Measureshttp://wkms.org/post/kentucky-gay-rights-group-seeks-additional-security-measures
63613 as http://wkms.orgMon, 13 Jun 2016 20:19:14 +0000Kentucky Gay Rights Group Seeks Additional Security MeasuresCamila DomonoskeWith sorrow, anger and expressions of unity, the LGBT community across the world is mourning Sunday's deadly attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando. Meanwhile, security has been increased at LGBT landmarks and events in cities across America.The attack — in which a gunman killed 50 people, making it the deadliest mass shooting in recent U.S. history, and injured 53 — struck during Pride Month, which commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1969 and the gay rights movement more broadly.While authorities have not confirmed if the nightclub was targeted specifically because it was a gay club, the attack has been keenly felt by the LGBT community."We make no assumptions on motive," Equality Florida, an LGBT rights group, said in a statement after the attack. "We will await the details in tears of sadness and anger. We stand in solidarity and keep our thoughts on all whose lives have been lost or altered forever in this tragedy."Also on Sunday, a 20-year-old Indiana man was arrested in CaliforniaLGBT Community Mourns Orlando Attack, Boosts Security At Pride Eventshttp://wkms.org/post/lgbt-community-mourns-orlando-attack-boosts-security-pride-events
63578 as http://wkms.orgMon, 13 Jun 2016 03:25:43 +0000LGBT Community Mourns Orlando Attack, Boosts Security At Pride EventsMatt Markgraf2nd Update: Paducah vigil information added. In Paducah: Paducah residents are holding a candlelight vigil at the riverfront tonight at 8 for the victims of the Orlando shooting over the weekend and to take a stand against hate crimes. Candlelight Vigils in Murray & Paducah Tonight for Victims of Orlando Shootinghttp://wkms.org/post/candlelight-vigils-murray-paducah-tonight-victims-orlando-shooting
63576 as http://wkms.orgMon, 13 Jun 2016 03:15:47 +0000Candlelight Vigils in Murray The Associated Press Two gay rights activists have filed a lawsuit challenging a new Tennessee law that lets therapists decline to see patients based on religious values and personal principles. Activists File Suit Challenging Tenn. Counseling Law http://wkms.org/post/activists-file-suit-challenging-tenn-counseling-law
63345 as http://wkms.orgTue, 07 Jun 2016 21:28:21 +0000Activists File Suit Challenging Tenn. Counseling Law